Highway’s Field Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will support the maintenance and repair of roadside technology assets across the Area 12 network to keep highways safe and efficient. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance on systems like signs, CCTV, signals and communications, while collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and local authorities. You’ll diagnose faults, implement repairs, and contribute to upgrades and asset improvement projects. This position offers a hands-on, impact-driven role within a safety-focused team that supports ongoing infrastructure delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Generous pension scheme
• Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance on highways technology assets (signs, signals, CCTV, emergency roadside telephones, queue protection systems, traffic counting equipment, weather stations)
• Undertake planned maintenance in line with client requirements, manufacturer guidance and British Standards
• Diagnose faults and repair highways communications and technology equipment
• Produce accurate reports and records related to maintenance, inspections and repairs
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues, clients and contractors
• Support project delivery activities, coordinating with suppliers, contractors and local authorities
• Assist with technology upgrades, commissioning and asset improvement programmes
• Support emergency response activities when required
• Maintain health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support development of junior team members

Key requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Relevant electrical or engineering qualification
• Experience within highways technology or a similar engineering environment
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong technical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection qualification (desirable)

• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Team player and collaborative
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Knowledge of highways technology or electrical engineering
• Upgrades and commissioning support

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